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BG17 VRC

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,965 mi
Last recorded102,965 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG17 VRC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 102,965 miles

Handbrake lever requires free-play adjustment

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs pitted and scored inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 93,007 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 81,903 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 81,903 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 70,130 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 56,999 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 46,970 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?

Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,022
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
296,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,003
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,822
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,522
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,705
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BG17 VRC is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2017 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 44,910 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG17 VRC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 9 years old, this Kia Sportage is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BG17 VRC registered?

BG17 VRC is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 August 2017.

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